FANUC CRX-10iA vs DOBOT CR10A: 10 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-10iA and the DOBOT CR10A both carry 10 kg and weigh about 40 kg. The CR10A reaches 1300 mm, publishes ±0.03 mm and is listed about 45% lower. The CRX-10iA is rated IP67 and runs on FANUC's R-30iB Mini Plus controller.
Quick verdict. The DOBOT CR10A is the better value for dry handling, machine tending and packaging, with a listed price $20,900 lower. The FANUC CRX-10iA is the better choice for wet or dusty cells, collaborative welding and plants already standardized on FANUC.
CRX-10iA and CR10A at a glance
The FANUC CRX-10iA carries 10 kg over 1249 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 39 kg, is rated IP67 and runs on the R-30iB Mini Plus controller. FANUC lists 1000 mm/s in collaborative mode and 2000 mm/s in high-speed mode.
The DOBOT CR10A carries 10 kg over a 1300 mm working radius, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 40 kg and lists a 5 m/s maximum linear speed. DOBOT names IP54 protection for the CRA series.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CRX-10iA | DOBOT CR10A |
Brand | FANUC | DOBOT |
Listed price | $46,000 | $25,100 |
Payload | 10 kg | 10 kg |
Reach | 1249 mm | 1300 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 1000 mm/s (collaborative mode); 2000 mm/s (high-speed mode) | 5 m/s max. linear speed |
Arm weight | 39 kg | 40 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | Not specified |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-10iA: listed from $46,000
DOBOT CR10A: listed from $25,100
Difference: $20,900
The CR10A costs roughly 45% less
Reach and precision
The CR10A reaches 1300 mm, about 50 mm beyond the 1249 mm of the CRX-10iA. DOBOT publishes ±0.03 mm repeatability against ±0.05 mm from FANUC. For most handling and tending jobs both figures are well inside gripper tolerances.
Protection and environment
FANUC rates the CRX-10iA IP67 for the body, wrist and J3 arm, so it can work near coolant and washdown. DOBOT names IP54 for the CRA series, which suits dry assembly, packaging and tending. If the cell is wet, that gap matters more than price.
Programming and controllers
The CRX series uses drag-and-drop tablet programming and hand guiding on the R-30iB Mini Plus, with the full FANUC option catalog behind it. The CR10A is programmed in DOBOT's own software with hand guiding and graphical blocks, and both arms weigh about the same.
Best applications for the CRX-10iA
Machine tending near coolant
Collaborative arc welding
FANUC-standard plants
Best applications for the DOBOT CR10A
Dry machine tending
Packaging and pick-and-place
Budget-limited automation projects
CRX-10iA advantages
IP67 protection
FANUC controller and service network
CRX-10iA limitations
About $20,900 higher listed price
±0.05 mm repeatability
DOBOT CR10A advantages
About 45% lower listed price
±0.03 mm repeatability
1300 mm working radius
DOBOT CR10A limitations
IP54 protection
Final verdict
Choose the DOBOT CR10A for dry cells on a budget. Choose the FANUC CRX-10iA for harsh environments and FANUC plants.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-10iA or the DOBOT CR10A?
The CR10A is listed from $25,100 and the CRX-10iA from $46,000, a difference of $20,900.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CR10A publishes ±0.03 mm and the CRX-10iA ±0.05 mm.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CR10A reaches 1300 mm; the CRX-10iA 1249 mm.
Which cobot is better protected?
The CRX-10iA is rated IP67; DOBOT names IP54 for the CRA series.
How heavy are they?
The CRX-10iA weighs 39 kg; the CR10A 40 kg.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the CR10A for dry cells on a budget. Choose the CRX-10iA for harsh environments.
